Associate Degrees in Design & Applied Arts
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Education Levels of Design Majors
In 2020-2021, 8,050 earned their associate degree in design. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,770 |
| Associate Degree | 8,050 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,204 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,298 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Design Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in design is $23,520. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $20,125 to a high of $25,851.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in design is $15,190. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,614 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $277.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in design. About 67.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,619 |
| Women | 5,431 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of design associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 551 |
| Black or African American | 724 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,545 |
| White | 4,117 |
| International Students | 446 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 667 |
Most Popular Design Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 494 colleges that offer an associate degree in design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for design majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 763 people received their associate degree in design from FIT SUNY. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,275 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,870 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 256 people received their associate degree in design from FIDM Los Angeles. Of these students, 79% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah Valley University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in design. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 associate degrees were handed out to design majors at UVU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The New School comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The design program at The New School awarded 128 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 associate degrees were handed out to design majors at Portland Community College. About 64% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Madison Area Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in design. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 associate degrees were handed out to design majors at Madison College. About 72% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The design program at Wake Technical Community College awarded 91 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 people received their associate degree in design from Montgomery College. About 49% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Full Sail University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 associate degrees were handed out to design majors at Full Sail University. Of these students, 65% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Metropolitan Community College. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 associate degrees were handed out to design majors at MCC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in design. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 associate degrees were handed out to design majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Miami Dade College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. The design program at Miami Dade College awarded 77 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kingsborough Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in design. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their associate degree in design from KCC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
El Centro College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their associate degree in design from El Centro College. About 55% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Macomb Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design program at Macomb Community College awarded 72 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Piedmont Community College. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design program at Central Piedmont Community College awarded 68 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johnson County Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design program at Johnson County Community College awarded 66 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for design majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 63 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 associate degrees were handed out to design majors at Salt Lake Community College. About 74% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in design. Each year, around 35,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The design program at Collin County Community College District awarded 62 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to design that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,205 |
| Music | 2,284 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,687 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,636 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,632 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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